I'm sorry I never mentioned it! I was caught off guard by how strong his belief in us pleasing our Lord, just because of my flesh wanting to please me too... but he definitely speaks from God.
Me 33 H 34 S9 S3 M 6 yrs (2gether 11 yrs) EA/PA 1/2006 DB 5/2006 H wants D 6/2006 H wants ME 8/2006 H "said" PA/EA over 8/2006 H erased OW off phone! 2/2007
"It is far better 2 choose humility & change oneself, than 2 wait in vain trying 2 chang someone else."
We saw Kung Fu Panda and we both got a bunch of laughs out of it. That was much needed medicine for me.
Saturday was the 'day of enlightenment'. I had run across a truck cap dealer back on Memorial Day when I was with DD15 and the owner showed me a cap which was a perfect match for my truck. So I had cataloged that away in my mind and was hoping that once I had the chance to scrape together the $ it would still be there. I took a liking to the deal on the cap as well as the fact that he was very obviously a solid Christian man. I decided to spoil myself Sat. by having the cap installed. Once the job was done I headed into the owners office and settled the bill and then we proceeded to talk about our Lord and Savior Jesus. That lasted for nearly an hour. There was not a doubt in my mind as to why I 'happened' to find that businessman. Divine appointment is what I shall term it. I emerged from my talk with him with a clearer purpose as well as a copy of A Purpose Driven Life. He pointed out some 'errors of my ways' and the need for re-alignment of my priorities. The personal service pyramid of Christ, others and then me. The Lord is omnipotent for sure. What a wonderful God we are blessed to serve. I am well on my way with the Purpose Driven Life.
I am sky-bound to enjoy another sunset. Thanks be to God.
Your enlightenment of the other day sounds to have boasted your awareness of a higher being that is in charge of all of our destinys. He truly is a wonderful leader of all. I have only begun to walk with him again. I'm glad you had a wonderful time with DD15 laughter is truly good medicine. So a happy belated birthday is due to you if I read right? Enjoy your flight with Christ and may he truly be your wingman on your journies.
Thank-you for stopping by my thread and wishing well D17, I believe in my heart all will be fine.
I am enjoying reading it on the 40 day plan. There is a commitment page in the beginning of it which asks the reader to read it in tandem with a partner. So, even though I havve not brought it up at all to W let alone request that she pick up a copy and read it along with me, I signed her name on the page after mine. Wishful thinking? or faith!
No need to apologize as I was plenty aware of the book for some time but had never picked up a copy of it. There are times when you might think that I live under a rock or like a troll due to my ignorance on some things, but even I had heard of his best-selling book. I spend countless hours in B&N.
There have been many things over the course of my life which have solidified my awareness of Almighty God's rule in my life. I have had some pretty interesting experiences which have formed the framework that my Faith is supported by. They tend to be the kind of things which are not easily forgotten.
It is terrific to hear that you have re-established your walk with Christ. It brings to mind the often seen poster/placque of the 'Footprints' in the sand passage regarding making your journey through life with God by your side. I think the first time I ever saw that was when W dug it out of her collection of interior decorations to hang up in our home.
The times that I spend w/ DD15 I would have to say are some of the most meaningful moments of my life, only outranked by my prayer time. Having her for my daughter has inspired me to write some poetry. I wrote two poems about how much she means to me. I told her about them and asked her if she wanted me to read one to her. That was a father/daughter moment that I will forever fondly remember. She probably has a similar recollection I would imagine. I have yet to share the second one with her. I am sure the oportunity will arise sometime soon.
Thanks for the belated B-day wish. Be well in your walk with Christ. Stick to the straight and narrow paths and be guided by his light and truth. Stay in touch brother.
I am in the process of crafting another DD15 poem. I chose the title as [her name]:My Inheritance.
Another night with very little sleep. I will be 'hitting the hay' in about an hour and a half. Wish me luck. I think the dog will have to take a rain check on her AM walk:(
It was a real nice day for me. First I got a little sleep, then I did my reading and then plenty of excercise at the jogging track as well as along the Susquehanna River with the Rue-bert (who I think got stung by a bee on her paw). Her pops had to pull the stinger out for her. Peace be with you all.
Oh and the other thing that I decided to check today was whether or not the diamond marquise ring, that I had nearly given to W as a replacement for her wedding ring back on New Years, was still being held on layaway for me. In the back of my jumbled mind, as W's b-day is approaching I am loosely kicking around an assortment of ideas. Plan A is to get her a simple card. Plan B, which the romantic side of me is favoring, is to deliver this beautiful ring for her to have for her life in whatever way (and whomever)she chooses to spend it. I am sure I will settle on the right thing with God's assistance.
I am just to the point where I have acute disdain and loathing for any interactions with a WAW who is in the midst of desecrating our M. She has herself static clung to her L and to her inner circle of family to include ex-H who are rooting and cheering her on to get the D. Because afterall I have been the one who robbed her of her happiness. Wait til she finds out what is waiting for her on the other side. Even with a steady flow of $ & gifts continually pouring in from ex-H, she will be haunted by the fact that our M ended the way that it did when it was plenty salvagable.
Yes reading through your sitch, nailing stuff spot on with mine. I was reading your sitch during the whole bday no I look back through it. Yep, we have robbed them of happiness because we did it all in the wrong ways which we thought were right at the time. The other side seems great especially seeing dollar signs for some reason.
Yes a lot of M are salvagable, just they aint to logical on the thinking, They need their head bumped by something.
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M-31 W-28 S7 D2.5 T 8, M 4 W filed 2-14-08 D on hold 3/08 D off hold 5/08 D to be final on/by Nov 08 Anniv 9-4 looked hopeful
Yeah I have always felt that my W seems to really struggle to attain a balance between pragmatism (logic) and emotion. And even though she considers me to be an intelligent guy and has remarked on that plenty of times, she claims that I routinely make poor decisions and lack commonsense. I am not so sure she is such a great evaluator of that but I guess that doesn't matter.
I will have to run over in your direction and do some more catch up on your thread. Thanks for stopping by mine. Come back often. Christ's peace be with you and your family brother.
